A flydubai spokesperson said United Airlines cancelled their flights to Dubai in February 2016 and as there are no significant connecting opportunities between the two carriers the interline agreement has come to an end.

“However, flydubai has interline agreements with a number of airlines offering connectivity and convenience to its passengers,” he added.

A United spokesperson confirmed to Arabian Business that interline agreements were terminated with some Middle Eastern airlines from May 5.

“As part of the continuous monitoring and adjustment of our partnership agreements, United has decided to end its interline agreements with some airlines in the Middle East,” the spokesperson said.

While the US carrier did not give names of the Middle Eastern carriers, a local media report said the airline has also terminated its commercial ties with Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) and Royal Jordanian.